One chubby lad's Coast to Coast success.

[DaveyM]

A few weeks ago I agreed to do the coast to coast (from Whitehaven to Tynemouth )
I had been doing alright with my training and lost a good bit of weight, so I thought I would give it a go.
Ideally I would have liked more time to train but wanting to do it with some of my workmates lead me into this early attempt.

It is fair to say that it is a little hilly in places
I set myself the goal of just making all the climbs without having to push, or stop for a breather. I should have really had a better look at the hill profiles before setting this goal.

I can now proudly say that not only did I make the ride, I achieved my goal of making all the climbs and to be honest in reasonable times.

Could have done with a bigger range on the cassette at times, because the mountain bikers spinning away to the top had me very envious.



Day 1
http://app.strava.com/activities/71702397

Day 2
http://app.strava.com/activities/71888981

Day 3
http://app.strava.com/activities/72133774

Finally I would like to thank everyone who has given me no end of advice, motivation, inspiration and support. I started at the same time as quite a few other beginners on here and hope that new Newbie's get as much as I do from cycling.

 

[Hill Wimp]

well done you

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Well done Davey

 

[Sillyoldman]

Fantastic. From your post it looks like you plan to keep cycling? I was rather chubby when I started (understatement) and I recently completed the TPT. Two years ago I could barely do 3miles. Can't believe what a difference cycling has made to my life (and chubbiness).
Once again congratulations you must feel really good to have completed this ride. It looks blooming tough.

 

[Saluki]

Well done.
I would like to do a C2C but having problems persuading the OH.
Congratulations again, really chuffed for you.

 

[DaveyM]

Well done.
I would like to do a C2C but having problems persuading the OH.
Congratulations again, really chuffed for you.

It is some really beautiful countryside and plenty of great places to stay and eat. So glad that I did it now

 

[Mattonsea]

Well done . Great Goal to achieve.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Great achievement, well done you!

 

[Gravity Aided]

Well done, and over difficult terrain nonetheless.

 

[Easytigers]

Great work fella!

 

[Saluki]

Since posting, OH now thinks that it could be a plan but wants to ride Bristol to Gt Yarmouth, maybe next summer as far too fat this summer.

 

[Mo1959]

Amazing achievement DaveyM. Much respect

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Well done, brilliant achievement.

 

[Goonerobes]

As above, a great achievement, well done.

 

[Nomadski]

Cracking achievement that mate, one of my next challenges to do something like that. Great stuff.